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Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), E.P. Chet Greene, has credited the party and the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) for shaping the nation’s development.<\/p>

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Speaking at Labour Day celebrations, the Foreign Affairs Minister said past and present efforts by both organisations have been central to national progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe built this city. Take away the contributions of our union and party\u2014what\u2019s left?\u201d Greene asked. \u201cNo other organisation can match our impact on infrastructure and people.\u201d<\/p>

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He cited the revival of regional airline LIAT and the establishment of the UWI Five Islands Campus as key achievements. Greene also promised continued work on resolving water shortages and improving roads, reaffirming the government\u2019s commitment to national advancement.<\/p>

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Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), E.P. Chet Greene, has credited the party and the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) for shaping the nation’s development. 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